For infant CPR with two rescuers, which technique is commonly used?

For infant CPR with two rescuers, which technique is commonly used?

• A. Two Fingers
• B. Two Thumbs Encircling the Chest
• C. One Hand
• D. Two Fists

Answer: (B)

Two thumbs encircling the chest is used because it gives the most control and depth for infant chest compressions when two rescuers are present. Placing both thumbs on the sternum while the fingers wrap around the back anchors the hands and allows you to push with steady, deep compressions without losing recoil. This setup also distributes force more evenly and reduces the risk of injuring the ribs compared with other hand positions, which is important in the soft, compliant infant chest. While the other rescuer provides breaths or airway management, the two-thumb technique keeps the chest compressions efficient and continuous. Two fingers, one hand, or two fists don’t offer the same combination of control, depth, and safety for two rescuers performing CPR on an infant.

Two thumbs encircling the chest is used because it gives the most control and depth for infant chest compressions when two rescuers are present. Placing both thumbs on the sternum while the fingers wrap around the back anchors the hands and allows you to push with steady, deep compressions without losing recoil. This setup also distributes force more evenly and reduces the risk of injuring the ribs compared with other hand positions, which is important in the soft, compliant infant chest. While the other rescuer provides breaths or airway management, the two-thumb technique keeps the chest compressions efficient and continuous. Two fingers, one hand, or two fists don’t offer the same combination of control, depth, and safety for two rescuers performing CPR on an infant.